Porcupine is a mammal because:

Correct answer: D. None of the above options are correct

  • A. The scales on its body are modified as spines for protection against predators
  • B. It lays eggs and has mammary glands
  • C. The fur on its body is modified as spines and it is warm-blooded
  • D. None of the above options are correct

Explanation

The reason why porcupines are classified as mammals is because they share the defining characteristics of mammals, such as having hair or fur, giving live birth, and being warm-blooded. They also possess mammary glands that produce milk to feed their young.

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